In this episode, Don and Steve separate fact from fiction about meds and oral health.

💊 Could your favorite mouthwash be more “spirited” than you think?
😬 Can a key medication for opioid use disorder quietly sabotage your smile?
🦷 What really happens when you put aspirin on a toothache—relief, or regret?

Ready to brush up on the facts and drill down to the truth? No need to sugarcoat it, our myth-busting pharmacist duo (and a special dentist guest expert) are here to rinse away the rumors and polish up the evidence!

Claims:

Fluoride toothpastes and mouthwashes are harmful.
Alcohol-based mouthwashes should be avoided with metronidazole.
Patients need prophylactic antibiotics before most dental visits.
Putting aspirin directly on a tooth can help cure a toothache.
Sublingual or buccal buprenorphine is linked to tooth decay and cavities.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

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Guest:

Jayson Chalmers, DDS

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CE Information:

None of the speakers have anything to disclose.

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Clinical Resources:

Chart: Alcohol and Drug Interactions
FAQ: Management of Opioid Use Disorder
Chart: Analgesics for Acute Pain in Adults
Toolbox: Antibiotic Stewardship

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